Please note to take this course you must first have completed Microeconometrics and Panel Data Econometrics
This course will provide participants with the essential tools, both theoretical and
applied for proper use of modern microeconometric methods for policy evaluation and causal
counterfactual modelling. The course will cover various approaches, namely: Regression Adjustment
(parametric and nonparametric), Matching (on covariates and on propensity score), Reweighting and
Double-robust methods, Selection models, Instrumental-Variables approaches, Difference-in-Differences,
and Regression Discontinuity Design.
Each student should be able to read and understand applications from different policy sub-fields, such as finance and banking, the labour market, the investment activities of enterprises, education policy and regional cooperation, incentives for business research and development, etc.
This module can be taken as part of a PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Full Masters Program.
Econometrics of Program Evalutaion is an elective 10 credit course and therefore students are expected to input approximately 100 hours of study into the course.
The total number of contact hours is 15 hours. This leaves 85 hours for private study.
This module consists of 2 - hour lectures per day for 5 days, plus a 1 - hour tutorial per day.
There will be optional clinics on the last day of the course.
The dates of each lecture are confirmed closer to the start of each term. If you have any questions about dates, please contact edu@timberlake.co.uk.
Both Programmes are open to applicants anywhere in the world. We may ask applicants to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon their nationality and where they have studied/worked previously.
The requirement is an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test. We will also consider other English language qualifications. If their score is below our requirements, they may be eligible for one of Lancaster University's pre-sessional English language programmes.
Applicants to the Postgraduate Certificate of Achievement, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or full MSc in either programme require either an upper second-class degree in economics, econometrics or related subjects.
All sessions are conducted live and online at a scheduled time, but are also recorded. Students may attend live and watch the recordings back to recap the material or watch the recordings only if unable to attend live. We always advise students to attend live where possible as this will allow them the best opportunity to engage with the content and ask the lecturer's questions.
All modules are examined through online coursework submissions, you will have the support of your module lecturer/tutor in this poccess.
No, all necessary software is provided to students.
All courses are recorded and available on the LUMS internet platform throughout the current academic year. They can therefore be viewed 24 hours a day.
Timberlake Consultants and Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) Economics department have a longstanding partnership; combining 40+ years of industry expertise with over 50 years of academic excellence. We are delighted to build on this with our micro-credential postgraduate courses.